Conjunctivitis alert: Follow these tips to prevent red eye infection

During the monsoon season, while people enjoy the lush greenery, refreshing rain showers, and delicious snacks, it also brings a surge of infections and diseases. Among various age groups, children and elders are the most vulnerable to these health issues.

One concerning problem is the increasing cases of conjunctivitis, commonly known as red eyes, in Delhi NCR. The prevalence of these cases is on the rise not only in Delhi but also in states like Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh, and others.

Tips to prevent Conjunctivitis

-Wash your hands regularly: We keep touching different surfaces at home and in public with our hands. This practice makes it easier for infections to take entry inside our bodies. Hence, regularly wash your hands, especially before eating.

-Avoid touching your eyes: Always avoid touching your eyes unnecessarily. Make sure that you don’t touch your face without any reason throughout the day. 

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-Use artificial tears: It is advisable to use artificial tears to avoid dry eyes and other irritation to eyes.

-“General hygiene measures should be followed. You should wash your hands whenever coming from outside. Try to avoid closed contact with anyone in your family who has eye flu,” he said.

-“If you have conjunctivitis, use dark goggles, avoid swimming, avoid close contact with others, do not touch your eyes, children may avoid going to school for few days to avoid spread to other students, “he said.

-“General hygiene measures should be followed. You should wash your hands whenever coming from outside. Try to avoid closed contact with anyone in your family who has eye flu,” he said.

-“If you have conjunctivitis, use dark goggles, avoid swimming, avoid close contact with others, do not touch your eyes, children may avoid going to school for few days to avoid spread to other students, “he said.

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